OpenAI to Convene AI Leadership Forum in Addis Ababa With ALX and Africa Fintech Summit

OpenAI, ALX & Africa Fintech Summit will convene a high-level AI Leadership Forum in Addis Ababa on Feb 17, during AU Summit Week, spotlighting Africa’s place in the global AI economy.

Ethiopia Turns to AI and Digital IDs to Rewire Agriculture Advisory Services

ATI is working on OpenAgriNet, a national DPI designed to modernize agriculture for over 30 million farmers with voice-based access, local-language advice, and location-specific recommendations.

EuroCham Opens EU Investment Incubation Centre in Ethiopia

EuroCham has launched an EU FDI incubation centre in Ethiopia, aimed at easing market entry for European companies during pre-investment and setup phases.

Ethiopia Outperforms on Growth, Misses Key Fiscal and SOE Targets: IMF Review

IMF report out: Ethiopia posts strong GDP growth & export gains, but misses FY2025/26 budget targets and delays EIH financial statements.

New Roadmap Aims to Turn Ethiopia’s Green Ambitions into Thriving Climate Startups

Ethiopia’s green ambitions are clear. Turning them into viable climate businesses has been harder. A new roadmap, validated this week, outlines how the country could close that gap.

Beyond Business as Usual, Ethiopia Bets on an Entrepreneurial State

The policy’s most ambitious shift targets the state itself, linking government productivity losses to rigid procedures, weak problem-solving culture, and inefficient use of resources.